Proverbs 28:1-11 in English

¹ The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

² For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

³ A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴ They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

⁷ Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

⁸ He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

¹ The ungodly man flees when no one pursues: but the righteous is confident as a lion.

² By reason of the sins of ungodly men quarrels arise; but a wise man will quell them.

³ A bold man oppresses the poor by ungodly deeds. As an impetuous and unprofitable rain,

⁴ so they that forsake the law praise ungodliness; but they that love the law fortify themselves with a wall.

⁵ Evil men will not understand judgment: but they that seek the Lord will understand everything.

⁶ A poor man walking in truth is better than a rich liar.

⁷ A wise son keeps the law: but he that keeps up debauchery dishonours his father.

⁸ He that increases his wealth by usuries and unjust gains, gathers it for him that pities the poor.

⁹ He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even he has made his prayer abominable.

¹⁰ He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressors also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

¹ The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

² For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

³ A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴ They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

⁷ Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

¹ The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

² For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

³ A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴ They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

⁷ Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

¹ The ungodly man flees when no one pursues: but the righteous is confident as a lion.

² By reason of the sins of ungodly men quarrels arise; but a wise man will quell them.

³ A bold man oppresses the poor by ungodly deeds. As an impetuous and profitable rain,

⁴ so they that forsake the law praise ungodliness; but they that love the law fortify themselves with a wall.

⁵ Evil men will not understand judgment: but they that seek the Lord will understand everything.

⁶ A poor man walking in truth is better than a rich liar.

⁷ A wise son keeps the law: but he that keeps up debauchery dishonors his father.

⁸ He that increases his wealth by usuries and unjust gains, gathers it for him that pities the poor.

⁹ He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even he has made his prayer abominable.

¹⁰ He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressor also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

¹ The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

² For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

³ A needy man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴ They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

⁷ Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.

⁸ He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the perfect shall inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

¹ Wicked people run away even when no one is pursuing them, but righteous/good people are not afraid; they are as brave as lions.

² When the people of a nation sin, they will have one ruler after another; but when their leaders are wise and have good sense, their government will last for a long time.

³ A poor person who oppresses other poor people is like MET a very heavy/hard rain that destroys the crops, with the result that there is no food for people to eat.

⁴ Those who reject/disobey God's laws always speak well of wicked people; but those who obey God's laws always oppose what wicked people do.

⁵ Evil people do not understand what it means to act justly, but those who try to obey/worship Yahweh understand that very well.

⁶ It is better to be honest even though you are poor than to be dishonest even though you are rich.

⁷ Young people who obey the laws are wise IDM; parents whose children associate with those who ◄carouse/go to wild parties► are humiliated/disgraced because of what their children do.

⁸ When people become very rich by charging very high interest DOU, their money will eventually go to someone who does kind things for the poor.

⁹ If people do not obey MTY God's laws, God ◄detests their prayers/considers that their prayers stink►.

¹⁰ Those who cause honest/good people to do what is evil will fall into their own pits/traps, but good things will happen to those who ◄are innocent/have not done what is wrong►.

¹¹ Many rich people think that they are wise, but poor people who have good sense will find out whether rich people really are wise or not.

¹ The ungodly man flees when no one pursues: but the righteous is confident as a lion.

² By reason of the sins of ungodly men quarrels arise; but a wise man will quell them.

³ A bold man oppresses the poor by ungodly deeds. As an impetuous and profitable rain,

⁴ so they that forsake the law praise ungodliness; but they that love the law fortify themselves with a wall.

⁵ Evil men will not understand judgement: but they that seek the Lord will understand everything.

⁶ A poor man walking in truth is better than a rich liar.

⁷ A wise son keeps the law: but he that keeps up debauchery dishonours his father.

⁸ He that increases his wealth by usuries and unjust gains, gathers it for him that pities the poor.

⁹ He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even he has made his prayer abominable.

¹⁰ He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressor also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

¹ The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

² In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

³ A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

⁴ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.

⁶ Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

⁷ Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

¹ The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

² In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

³ A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

⁴ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.

⁶ Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

⁷ Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

¹ The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

² In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

³ A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

⁴ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.

⁶ Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

⁷ Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

¹ The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.

² Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.

³ A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.

⁴ Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.

⁵ Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.

⁶ Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.

⁷ He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.

⁸ He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.

⁹ As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.

¹⁰ Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.

¹¹ The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.

¹ The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.

² By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and of knowledge, its stability is prolonged.

³ A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴ They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.

⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.

⁷ Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.

⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

¹ The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.

² For the sins of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.

³ A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.

⁴ They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.

⁵ Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.

⁶ Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.

⁷ He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.

⁸ He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.

¹⁰ He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.

¹¹ The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.

¹ The wicked run away even when no one is chasing them, but the good have the trusting boldness of lions.

² When a country is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but a ruler who is wise and knowledgeable provides strength and continuity.

³ When someone poor oppresses the poor, it's like heavy rain that beats down the crops.

⁴ People who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law fight against them.

⁵ Evil people understand nothing about justice, but those who follow the Lord understand it completely.

⁶ Better to be poor and have integrity than to be devious and rich.

⁷ If you keep the law, you're a wise son, but if you keep bad company you shame your father.

⁸ Anyone who gets rich through charging interest and profiteering is only storing it up for someone who is kind to the poor.

⁹ God hates the prayers of people who disregard the law.

¹⁰ Those who lead good people astray into evil ways will fall into their own traps, but the innocent will receive a good reward.

¹¹ The rich see themselves as wise, but poor people with insight see right through them.

¹ The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.

² For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge a realme likewise endureth long.

³ A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.

⁴ They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.

⁵ Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.

⁶ Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.

⁷ He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.

⁸ He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.

⁹ He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.

¹⁰ He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.

¹¹ The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.

¹ The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.

² For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.

³ A poor man that oppresseth the weak is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴ They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

⁷ A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.

⁸ He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.

¹ The wicked flee when no man pursueth: But the righteous are bold as a lion.

² For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: But by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

³ A poor man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴ They that forsake the law praise the wicked: But such as keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men understand not judgment: But they that seek the Lord understand all things.

⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

⁷ Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: But he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, He shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit: But the upright shall have good things in possession.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

¹ Every wicked fleeth when no man pursueth; but the righteous are like the confident young lion.

² When there is transgression in a land, it hath many for its princes; but under a man of understanding and knowledge its prosperity will long continue.

³ A poor man that oppresseth the indigent is like a sweeping rain which bringeth no bread.

⁴ They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as observe the law contend with them.

⁵ Bad men understand not justice; but they that seek the Lord understand all things.

⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

⁷ Whoso keepeth the law is an intelligent son; but he that is a companion of gluttons bringeth dishonor on his father.

⁸ He that increaseth his wealth by interest and usury will gather it for him that will be kind to the poor.

⁹ When one turneth away his ear so as not to listen to the law, even his prayer becometh an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the upright to go astray on an evil way, will surely fall into his own ditch; but the men of integrity will inherit what is good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the indigent that hath understanding can search him through.

¹ The ungodly man flees when no one pursues: But the righteous is confident as a lion.

² By reason of the sins of ungodly men quarrels arise; But a wise man will quell them.

³ A bold man oppresses the poor by ungodly deeds. As an impetuous and unprofitable rain,

⁴ So they that forsake the law praise ungodliness; But they that love the law fortify themselves with a wall.

⁵ Evil men will not understand judgment: But they that seek the Lord will understand everything.

⁶ A poor man walking in truth is better than a rich liar.

⁷ A wise son keeps the law: But he that keeps up debauchery dishonors his father.

⁸ He that increases his wealth by usuries and unjust gains, Gathers it for him that pities the poor.

⁹ He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even he has made his prayer abominable.

¹⁰ He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, Himself shall fall into destruction: Transgressors also shall pass by prosperity, But shall not enter into it.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own conceit; But an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

¹ The wicked flee when no one pursueth; But the righteous is as bold as a lion.

² Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.

³ A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴ They who forsake the law praise the wicked; But they who keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Wicked men understand not equity; But they who seek the LORD understand all things.

⁶ Better is a poor man who walketh in uprightness, Than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

⁷ He that keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is the companion of prodigals bringeth shame on his father.

⁸ He that increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be an abomination.

¹⁰ He that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall into his own pit; But the upright shall have good things in possession.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.

¹ The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the upright are as bold as a lion.

² In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

³ A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

⁴ Those who forsake the Torah ·Teaching· praise the wicked; but those who keep the Torah ·Teaching· contend with them.

⁵ Evil men don’t understand mishpat ·justice·; but those who seek Adonai understand it fully.

⁶ Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

⁷ Whoever keeps the Torah ·Teaching· is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from sh'ma ·hearing obeying· the Torah ·Teaching·, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

¹ The wicked people run away when no one chases them, but righteous people are as bold as a young lion.

² Because of the transgression of a land, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, it will last a long time.

³ A poor person who oppresses other poor people is like a beating rain that leaves no food.

⁴ Those who forsake the law praise wicked people, but those who keep the law fight against them.

⁵ Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek Yahweh understand everything.

⁶ It is better for a poor person who walks in his integrity, than for a rich person who is crooked in his ways.

⁷ He who keeps the law is a son who has understanding, but one who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁸ The one who makes his fortune by charging too much interest gathers his wealth for another who will have pity on poor people.

⁹ If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

¹⁰ Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a good inheritance.

¹¹ The rich person may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor person who has understanding will find him out.

¹ The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

² In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

³ A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

⁴ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.

⁶ Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

⁷ Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

¹ The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

² In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

³ A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

⁴ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.

⁶ Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

⁷ Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

¹ The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

² For the transgression of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

³ A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴ They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things .

⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he is rich.

⁷ He who keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.

¹ The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

² In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

³ A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

⁴ Those who forsake the Torah praise the wicked; but those who keep the Torah contend with them.

⁵ Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.

⁶ Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

⁷ Whoever keeps the Torah is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

¹ The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

² In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

³ A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

⁴ Those who forsake the Torah praise the wicked; but those who keep the Torah contend with them.

⁵ Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.

⁶ Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

⁷ Whoever keeps the Torah is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

¹ A wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth; but a just or rightwise man as a lion trusting shall be without fearedfulness.

² For the sins of the land there be many princes of it; and for the wisdom of a man, and for the knowing of these things that be said, the life of the duke shall be the longer.

³ A poor man falsely challenging poor men, is like a great rain, wherein hunger is made ready.

⁴ They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man; they that keep the law, be kindled, or stirred up, against him.

⁵ Wicked men think not on doom; but they that seek the Lord, perceive all things.

⁶ Better is a poor man going in his simpleness, than a rich man in his shrewd ways.

⁷ He that keepeth the law, is a wise son; but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.

⁸ He that gathereth together riches by usuries, and free increases, gathereth those or them together against poor men.

⁹ His prayer shall be made cursed, that boweth away his ear, that he hear not the law.

¹⁰ He that deceiveth just or rightwise men in an evil way, shall fall in his perishing; and just or rightwise men shall wield his goods.

¹¹ A rich man seemeth wise to himself; but a poor man prudent shall search him out or know his counsel.

¹ A wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth; but a just man as a lion trusting shall be without fearedfulness. (A wicked person fleeth, when no one pursueth him; but a righteous person shall be without fear, like a trusting lion.)

² For the sins of the land there be many princes of it; and for the wisdom of a man, and for the knowing of these things that be said, the life of the duke shall be the longer. (For the sins of the land there shall be many leaders of it; but with the wisdom and knowledge of a good ruler, the nation shall endure.)

³ A poor man falsely challenging poor men, is like a great rain, wherein hunger is made ready. (A poor person who oppresseth the poor or A tyrant who oppresseth the poor, is like a great rain that destroyeth the crops.)

⁴ They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man; they that keep the law, be kindled, or stirred up, against him. (They who desert the law, praise the wicked; they who keep the law, be kindled, or stirred up, against them.)

⁵ Wicked men think not on doom; but they that seek the Lord, perceive all things. (The wicked do not think about justice; but they who seek the Lord, understand everything about it or understand it well.)

⁶ Better is a poor man going in his simpleness, than a rich man in his shrewd ways. (Better is a poor person going in his honesty, or in his integrity, than a rich person in all his depraved ways.)

⁷ He that keepeth the law, is a wise son; but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.

⁸ He that gathereth together riches by usuries, and free(ly) (made) increases, gathereth those together against poor men. (He who gathereth together riches from high interest rates, and exorbitant increases, gathereth them together for him who will give them to the poor.)

⁹ His prayer shall be made cursed, that boweth away his ear (or who turneth away his ear), (so) that he hear not the law.

¹⁰ He that deceiveth just men in an evil way, shall fall in his perishing; and just men shall wield his goods. (He who deceiveth the righteous in an evil way, shall fall in his perishing; and the righteous shall possess his goods.)

¹¹ A rich man seemeth wise to himself; but a poor man prudent shall search him. (A rich person seemeth wise to himself; but a prudent poor person shall search him out, and find him wanting.)

¹ The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident.

² By the transgression of a land many are its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right — it is prolonged.

³ A man — poor and oppressing the weak, Is a sweeping rain, and there is no bread.

⁴ Those forsaking the law praise the wicked, Those keeping the law plead against them.

⁵ Evil men understand not judgment, And those seeking Jehovah understand all.

⁶ Better is the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse of ways who is rich.

⁷ Whoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush.

⁸ Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.

⁹ Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso is causing the upright to err in an evil way, Into his own pit he doth fall, And the perfect do inherit good.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.